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The INDEPENDENT, October 1, 2009 Page 21 4-H awards from county fair, continued Curves joins breast cancer fight From page 15 nior: Blue Award – Miles Haas, Clatskanie; Brad White, Clatskanie; Cassi White, Clat- skanie; Sadie Harris, Longview; Brett Keller, Port- land; Tristin Burnham, Rainier; Logan T. Davidson, Rainier; Nikolas Griffith, Rainier; Keaton Knox, Rainier; Sarah McDaniel, Rainier; Beau G. Groom, Scap- poose; Megan Ely, Vernonia; Meghan Sullivan, Vernonia. Sheep Showmanship, In- termediate: Reserve Champi- on – Lane Sullivan, Vernonia. Blue Award – Austin Haas, Clatskanie; Micheal Keller, From page 12 women themselves. With breast self-exams, women are able to detect subtle changes in their breast tissue. Recent research has linked obesity and excess weight with an increased risk for various cancers, including breast can- cer. According to Douglas, Curves has been a long-com- mitted partner in the fight against cancer, raising millions of dollars annually for research, treatment and recovery pro- grams. The company has also helped women lose millions of pounds and move away from Portland; Haley Burnham, Rainier; Tyson B. Griffith, Rainier; Grady Groom, Scap- poose; Lane Sullivan, Vernon- ia. Sheep, Fitting Contest, Ju- nior: Blue Award – Miles Haas, Clatskanie; Maisy Hor- ness, Clatskanie; Cassi White, Clatskanie; Tristin Burnham, Rainier; Logan T. Davidson, Rainier; Nikolas Griffith, Rai- nier; Sarah McDaniel, Rainier; Beau G. Groom, Scappoose; Megan Ely, Vernonia; Nicole Glass, Vernonia; Meghan Sulli- van, Vernonia. SWINE Minimum wage- no 2010 change From page 4 Oregon is one of ten states, with Washington, Vermont, Ohio, Nevada, Montana, Mis- souri, Florida, Colorado, and Arizona, that adjusts the mini- mum wage annually based on inflation and the CPI. A combi- nation of factors, including lo- cal economic trends, the struc- ture of state laws and the floor of the federal minimum wage, suggest that few, if any, de- creased minimum wage rates will take effect next year. The CPI, which is published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, is a measure of the average change in prices over time for a fixed “market basket” of goods and services, such as food, shelter, medical care, transportation fares, and other goods and services people purchase for day-to-day living. The Bureau of Labor and In- dustries works to protect the rights of workers and citizens to equal, nondiscriminatory treatment, and encourages and enforces compliance with state laws relating to wages, hours, and terms and condi- tions of employment. In addi- tion, the Bureau’s Technical Assistance for Employers Unit exists to train employers to un- derstand and comply with civil rights and other labor and em- ployment laws. Updated mini- mum wage posters will be available from the bureau in December and can be down- loaded from the agency’s web- site. Market Hog: Champion – Lane Sullivan, Vernonia. Blue Award – Madison Dreyer, Deer Island; Dalton Gonzales, Deer Island; Dillon Gonzales, Deer Island; Eliza- beth Kennedy, Deer Island; Jordyn Sweet, Deer Island; Julie Crape, Rainier; Kristi Crape, Rainier; Jacob B. Hel- ton, Rainier; Bart Albert Grab- horn, Scappoose; Chelle Grab- horn, Scappoose; Jeff Boles, St. Helens; Jeremiah Hughes, St. Helens; T.J. Keim, St. He- lens; Trent Keim, St. Helens; Jennifer Vanderwerf, St. He- lens; Lane Sullivan, Vernonia; Macy Gray, Warren; Marie Hannah, Warren; Kate John- ston, Warren; Allison Kent, Warren; Owen Parsons, War- ren; Jenny Vardanega, Warren. Market Feeder: Blue Award – Savannah Dreyer, Deer Island; Julie Crape, Rainier; Kristi Crape, Rainier; Emily A. Abbott, Scappoose; Stephen Bowe, Scappoose; Chelle Grabhorn, Scappoose; Joshua Hughes, St. Helens; Thomas Hughes, St. Helens; Trent Keim, St. Helens; Jen- nifer Vanderwerf, St. Helens; Meghan Sullivan, Vernonia; Owen Parsons, Warren. Additional awards will be published October 15. 20 Years Ago This Month From page 9 a director of West Oregon Elec- tric Cooperative, however, and he and Alvilda don’t intend to leave Vernonia. “We’ve seen a lot of the country,” he said, “and plan to stay right here. This is the best place.” “What I’ll miss most,” about closing the store he said, “is the kids. I’ve been the ‘Candy Man’ for years.” Indeed, many adults feel a wave of nostalgia when they first see the big glass jugs of candy displayed low enough to let even small children make their own selections. Many others will feel a very personal sense of loss when the doors of Sam’s Food Store close for the last time, for they will know…an era has ended. all types of diseases. “When women understand that one-third of all breast can- cer can be related to lack of ex- ercise and poor diet, they’ll know that they can have much more control over their cancer risk,” Douglas said. “We want to encourage women to learn more about the impact well- ness has on preventing can- cer.” For more information about Curves of Banks or what week in October the service fee will be waived, contact Banks Curves at 503-324-9262 or banks curves@verizon.net. Run with Extra Confidence with Chevron DELO 400 ™ PLUS MOTOR OIL The name you trust for: • Gasoline • Diesel Fuel • Oils • Solvents • Additives • Greases VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. 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